| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 17, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 17, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2026/06/17/thomas-r-donovan-patronage-chief-richard-j-daley-former-cbot-president-obituary |
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In the 1970s, Thomas R. Donovan proudly served as Mayor Richard J. Daley’s
patronage chief — doling out jobs that were the lifeblood o...